Venedig, Blick von einem Kanal über den Canal Grande hin zur Kirche San Giorgio

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · raw umber · viridian

Mix various shades of gray and blue for the sky and water by combining white, blue, and a touch of burnt sienna. Achieve the warm tones of the buildings by blending yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and cadmium red.

techniques

• ·broken color
• ·scumbling
• ·glazing
• ·wet-on-wet blending
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details, losing the loose, expressive quality of the original.
• →Failing to create a convincing sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Making the reflections too literal and symmetrical.
• →Using colors that are too saturated, resulting in a harsh, unrealistic look.